A birder's bonanza

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The Cordova Chamber of Commerce is launching the first Shorebird Festival from Apr 30 to May 9, 1993. This will celebrate, with art and music events, the migration of approximately 14 million shore birds that come to the area from as far away as Peru's Paracas Peninsula.

Fairs and festivals, Bird migration, Cordova, Alaska, Shore birds, Shorebirds

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Mountain stronghold

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The towns of McCarthy and Kennicott in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Reserve in Alaska are known for their outdoor recreation activities such as mountaineering, biking, and camping. Attractions include the Kennecott copper mine and the Kennecott River.

Column, Description and travel, Recreation, Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska, Mountain passes

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Passage retraces Apa's steps

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St. Herman was canonized in 1970 for his efforts to spread Christianity to natives in Alaska in the early 1800s. His retreat on Spruce Island is the focus of an annual pilgrimage which draws about 200 people each August.

History, St. Herman

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